Original version composed 1908; revised version ca. 1932; final revision ca. 1944. No. 4, Beatrix, was originally titled So nimm denn meine Seele. No. 6, Der Phönix, was composed September 1904 as a single song.
Texts translated by Vally Weigl.
Dedication of the 1944 final revision: To our dear children Etta Ruth & Johnny on their WEDAY.